S.A. Labor Day lineup offers Ruben Ramos, DJ Kane and more

The 2010 Labor Day weekend is starting off soggy but if weather reports hold true, the skies should clear in time for free live music at downtown’s Market Square, and if not, you still have live music options indoors (you’ll have to pay but it’ll be worth it.)

Monday’s music ends early at around 8 p.m. but music starts at noon each day. The music wraps up by 11 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

The annual Labor Day music fest at Market Square is especially memorable this year, according to the El Mercado Association, as it will be the last event to feature the historic Mariachi Stage in front of Mi Tierra. For more than 20 years, this stage has featured many memorable performances and launched the start of countless careers. Following this holiday weekend’s event, the city will begin construction and remodeling of the Market Square plaza area to include the tear down of Mariachi Stage.

For indoor live music, El Fuerte nightclub is the place to be. Saturday will feature Grammy-winning Tejano legend Ruben Ramos and the Mexican Revolution while Sunday will feature a special concert led by vocalist D.J. Kane and guitarist Chris Perez. The concert will feature the many cumbia hits sung by D.J. Kane from his Kumbia Kings and Kumbia All Starz days, as well as from his solo releases.

Again, visit TejanoBeat.com for more details and the latest updates. Have a fun and safe Labor Day weekend!

PHOTOS: Above at right is accordionist/vocalist Jaime de Anda, of Jaime y Los Chamacos, and at left is D.J. Kane with Chris Perez in background during a 2009 performance at Sea World San Antonio. All photos by Albert Villegas.